I am really pleased with this appointment, it was completed fairly quickly and with little drama, well done to all.

I have to believe that he is capable of getting a little bit more out of our current players and will also be a draw in attracting a couple of decent new faces, faces who may not have wished to join us before but may be willing to take gamble on us now.

As always the proof is in the pudding, DM was far from a disaster for us and I wish him well but I think that most (excluding of course DM himself) would consider the appointment of Pellegrini a step up.

There have been occasions when I have dreaded an upcoming season but this time, I think that I will have a little spring in my step.

If Little Pea stays, that's a big step forward. If he gets a midfield dynamo, it will be brilliant. If the team defends better by attacking more, it will be far more entertaining. That's my three wishes, O Genie (aka David Sullivan, who suddenly popped out of an old lamp in my attic)

Well done to the board for this appointment. I personally thought Moyes did enough to keep the job and looks like he turned the role down. For the board to go out and employ a manager who is step up credit to them. I am guessing Pellegrini is aware of how much his transfer kity is worth before he signed. I hope the board stay true to their word and give what they agree to. Bearing in mind we had 40 mil + profit last year, I would like to think 60 mil is the minimum amount to be spent. If we are including sales of player as well, I would like to think this amount rises accordingly also.

I remember one criticism of his City side in the Champions League was that he set them up naively, & they were very open defensively, yet time & again he continued to set them up offensively & they got picked off each time.

I watched his youtube tactical masterclass video and it was very basic. I really dont know what to make of him. I rate him higher than Bilic, but not sure if he is better suited to us than Moyes. Wish him all the best.

He might not tick each and every last box, however I would still venture to say that this is the highest calibre of manager sully has ever appointed in his time as a football club owner. So well done to him for executing a recruitment process quickly, clinically and well. Meanwhile over in North London they continue to dilly dally...